13th Annual Heart of Memphis Invitational

Photos from the final day of the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skate Center. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians.

February 2, 2014 - Memphian Antwanette Stigger, 15, competes during the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. Stigger has been competing in roller skating competitions for eight years. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Veronica Cardone helps change her daughter Natalie Cardone's hairstyle for a wardrobe change between events at the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Jessica Crownover comforts her daughter Isabella Crownover, 9, after she realizes that she is finished skating for the weekend in the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Morgan Hall, 15, twirls into the air during the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Charles Farrell, of San Antonio, Tx., watches the competition during the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Skaters line up waiting for their turn on the rink for the freestyle portion of the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Linda Kingma ponies up to the snack bar during the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Jo Ann and Steve Wojtowicz, of St. Louis, compete in the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Roller skates line the racks unused while the competition takes the floor in their personal skates during the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Pat Widma tries to get a power nap after she is done competing in the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah before the drive home to St. Louis. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)

February 2, 2014 - Scarlett Akin, 7, (from left) Linda Kingma (CQ), 8, and Natalie Cardone, 8, strike a pose for family on the medal podium during the 13th annual Heart of Memphis Invitational at East End Skating Center on Mt. Moriah. The figure roller skating competition drew competitors from Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Texas as well as Memphians. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)